Godbold publicly Joins Hogan, Brown surprised by announcement

[Diane Melendez]

This just posted on TU.

Godbold said he believes Hogan is more experienced and knows Jacksonville better than his opponent, Alvin Brown.

Godbold received some criticism for accepting what he said was $8,000 â€" $4,000 a month â€" from Moran’s campaign to serve as a consultant. He said he has not sought and won't receive any payment from Hogan.

Godbold said he decided to help Hogan after recently meeting with him and assessing whether Hogan or Brown had the stronger background to lead.

He said he also hopes Hogan will make improving downtown more of a priority than he has suggested.

Read more at Jacksonville.com: http://jacksonville.com/news/florida/2011-04-13/story/former-mayor-jake-godbold-latest-publicly-join-mike-hogan-train-brown#ixzz1JRePbxDD

[Jimmy]

Money quote:

"...Godbold said he believes Hogan’s promise to cut spending and not to raise taxes to preserve essential services is unrealistic in the current dire economic times."

So, he disagrees with the central premise of the Hogan campaign, yet supports him for Mayor.

Gotta love Jake!

[mtraininjax]

Godbold said he decided to help Hogan after recently meeting with him and assessing whether Hogan or Brown had the stronger background to lead.

"I think Alvin's problem is he doesn't know enough people here. He doesn't know the inside of what makes people tick around here," Godbold said.

He believes Hogan has stronger background, knowledge of Jacksonville than Alvin Brown

WOW, I know earth-shattering, but apparently MJ posters know Alvin. That has to count for something!

[Diane Melendez]

This is what I am trying to get across about local politics Jimmy.  People can and will support a candidate even if they do not agree with the entire platform of the candidate.  Jake took Moran's money and when he saw which way the wind was blowing, he endorsed Hogan over Brown.  He points to experience as the reason for that decision and he was not paid to say what he did. In another breath he talks up Brown after dissing him.  Notice a pattern here?

Like I said, you can't take politics personally and things can and will change.  I think this also gives credence to Shelton's expose on why the Dem party has the problems it does.  

[Jimmy]

Well, when push comes to shove and Democrats won't support the only Democrat running for Mayor... then yes, that does point to some serious problems with the local party.  And even bigger problems with local Democrats.

[Jimmy]

And let me save you the need for another breathless endorsement post.

Hogan today also announced that he has been endorsed by Jeb Bush and will have a rally with Rick Scott at Hogan HQ on Friday.  I'm sure as a Democrat that makes you super proud, Diane.

[Diane Melendez]

You and others I hope are beginning to see the real problem.  It's not the Republicans holding down Dems.  It's the Dem's themselves.  I hope some eyes are beginning to open and I hope folks begin to realize why as a life long Dem I have been harsh on the party lately.  Dem's will mess over their own if they have to.  It is going to take a change in the way business is done within the local party and at the state level.  Otherwise you will continue to see the same pattern.  Over and over.  

[Dashing Dan]

I was never a Godbold fan. I wasn't happy when he endorsed Audrey Moran.

[mtraininjax]

Hogan today also announced that he has been endorsed by Jeb Bush and will have a rally with Rick Scott at Hogan HQ on Friday.

It's OK, we had to wait for Bill Nelson to leave the city for the smell he left behind after his endorsement. Although I cannot wait for Bill Clinton to come to town, although he is more of a Republican than a Democrat. Heck I might even turn out to see slick Willie.

[Diane Melendez]

Jimmy, I am an American first.

I have never been a "party" Democrat because I think the State and Local party is another extension of the status quo.  I would never have remained a Dem all these years if party actions were the basis of serious life choices.  I think the party is messed over.  I will remain a Dem but will never accept what being a Dem in the current context in Jacksonville means.  I will also work with the people in various parties when my heart and mind says they will do the best job for the people.

Regarless of political party, we are all in this together.  I will say this much.  I believe blind obedience to a party that eats it's own while pretending to be progressive is not at all what I think being a Dem is about.

[Jaxson]

Hogan today also announced that he has been endorsed by Jeb Bush and will have a rally with Rick Scott at Hogan HQ on Friday.

It's OK, we had to wait for Bill Nelson to leave the city for the smell he left behind after his endorsement. Although I cannot wait for Bill Clinton to come to town, although he is more of a Republican than a Democrat. Heck I might even turn out to see slick Willie.

I doubt that the Republicans will ever claim Bill Clinton as one of their own in our lifetime...  

[Diane Melendez]

@MTrain.  I don't see how slandering Nelson is helpful to open discussion. We have all got to grow beyond that type of verbal jab. That is course is my opinion.

[Jaxson]

I am simply amazed that Jake Godbold, who was one of the best salesmen for downtown Jacksonville, is backing the candidate who couldn't give a [censored] about the central business district.  If Hogan wins, prepare for the Doughnut City of the South.  There will be a lot on the perimeter, but nothing in the middle.

[Jaxson]

@MTrain.  I don't see how slandering Nelson is helpful to open discussion. We have all got to grow beyond that type of verbal jab. That is course is my opinion.

I agree with Diane. 

[hillary supporter]

We will have to work harder. Embrace Dolores Weavers endorsement. And follow Alvins campaign strategy. We must work hard.